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Off Market Jan 2021 for $310K

$436,477

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $66/mo

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1,475

sq ft

138 Ratledge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

About this home

If your looking for country living, , here it is. This 2 story home is located in the woods. All 3 sides of the property is owned by Blackbird State Forest. There are 3 bedrooms with 1 on the main level. The homes unique layout will have you feeling right at home. The living room has a 2 story ceiling with two skylights to let the light shine in. After making dinner in your walk thru kitchen, light the fireplace so the family will feel cozy while having dinner. Upstairs there are 2 additional bedrooms and a full bath. For additional space, you'll enjoy a loft that overlooks the living room with a ceiling fan and plenty of windows to keep the light flowing through the room. Outside, there are almost 1 1/2 acres. So, plan a fall family gathering with a BBQ and bonfire. If you are a car buff, the 2 car garage is ready and has a room inside that can be used as a workshop or office.

Single-familyProperty Type

1991Year Built

1.24 acresLot Size

$296Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 spacesParking

Listed by Karen Fahey • Tesla Realty Group, LLC

•844-837-5274 (broker)

•info@teslarealtygroup.com (broker)

Bought with Danielle Cantler • Coldwell Banker Realty

•302-234-1888 (broker)

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC510068

Redfin Estimate

$436,477

$126K since sold in January 2021$2,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 6.2% higher than the average sale price ($411K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$400,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,275 sq ft
1602 Harvey Straughn Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD DEC 29, 2025
$425,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,775 sq ft
618 Union Church Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$428,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,621 sq ft
137 Ratledge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD MAR 25, 2026
$423,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,350 sq ft
902 Vandyke Greenspring Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$361,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,300 sq ft
4 Brook Ramble Ln, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$428,999
F
3 beds2 baths1,634 sq ft
164 Saw Mill Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

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$188,338

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$2,641/mo

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Market trends in 19734, DE

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.5%

+1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$451K

$12K MoM

Avg. days on market

38d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

18 MoM

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3D WALKTHROUGH
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Sale history for 138 Ratledge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,420 (+23.4%)

$118,800 + $273,200

$392,000

2024

$2,771 (+16.8%)

$118,800 + $273,200

$392,000

2023

$2,373 (−0.7%)

$10,200 + $53,200

$63,400

2022

$2,389 (+1.2%)

$10,200 + $53,200

$63,400

2021

$2,361 (+1.1%)

$10,200 + $53,200

$63,400

2020

$2,335 (+7.6%)

$10,200 + $53,200

$63,400

2019

$2,171 (+3.7%)

$10,200 + $53,200

$63,400

2018

$2,094 (+4.2%)

$10,200 + $53,200

$63,400

2017

$2,011 (+8.9%)

$10,200 + $53,200

$63,400

2016

$1,847 (+2.7%)

$10,200 + $53,200

$63,400

2015

$1,799 (+0.2%)

$10,200 + $53,200

$63,400

2014

$1,796 (+0.6%)

$10,200 + $53,200

$63,400

2013

$1,785 (+5.6%)

$10,200 + $53,200

$63,400

2012

$1,690

$10,200 + $53,200

$63,400

Tax history for 138 Ratledge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,420 (+23.4%)

$118,800 + $273,200

$392,000

2024

$2,771 (+16.8%)

$118,800 + $273,200

$392,000

2023

$2,373 (−0.7%)

$10,200 + $53,200

$63,400

2022

$2,389 (+1.2%)

$10,200 + $53,200

$63,400

2021

$2,361 (+1.1%)

$10,200 + $53,200

$63,400

2020

$2,335 (+7.6%)

$10,200 + $53,200

$63,400

2019

$2,171 (+3.7%)

$10,200 + $53,200

$63,400

2018

$2,094 (+4.2%)

$10,200 + $53,200

$63,400

2017

$2,011 (+8.9%)

$10,200 + $53,200

$63,400

2016

$1,847 (+2.7%)

$10,200 + $53,200

$63,400

2015

$1,799 (+0.2%)

$10,200 + $53,200

$63,400

2014

$1,796 (+0.6%)

$10,200 + $53,200

$63,400

2013

$1,785 (+5.6%)

$10,200 + $53,200

$63,400

2012

$1,690

$10,200 + $53,200

$63,400

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

1.5

Lot width

180 ft.

Lot depth

300 ft.

Lot size

1.24 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,475

Year built

1991

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1401600238

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Detached Garage, Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminated
Interior Features: Carpet, Combination Dining/Living, Kitchen - Galley, Skylight(s)
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: 2 Story Ceilings, Dry Wall

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Loft
Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Main Floor

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1

Basement Information
Basement: No

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: Ramp - Main Level
Horse: No
Improvement Assessed Value: $53,200
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Average
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Pets Allowed: No
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Structure Type: Detached

Exterior Information
Outbuilding(s)

Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs - Parkland, Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Private, Road Frontage, Trees/Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: 180.00 x 300.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $10,200

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,475
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
County Tax: $524
School Tax: $1,693
School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Tax Assessed Value: $63,400
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $2,217

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020

Lease Information
Lease Considered: No

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
220 Volts
Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Municipal Trash: No

Location

School Information
School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: Summit Bridge Rd
Directions: Take Rt 72 and turn onto Ratledge Rd. House is on Left
Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,475
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.24 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1401600238

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026

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Townsend Early Childhood Center

Public K • Assigned • 1.2mi

Cantwell Bridge Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi

7/10

Odessa High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi

10/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

7/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 102° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.6 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$415,000 – $502,000

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Home values near 138 Ratledge Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
131 Ratledge Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 900 Sq. Ft.	$288,179
148 Ratledge Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1925 Sq. Ft.	$439,857

Address	Redfin Estimate
123 Ratledge Road, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2175 Sq. Ft.	$474,309
146 Ratledge Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$407,879

Address	Redfin Estimate
117 Ratledge Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1725 Sq. Ft.	$428,643
210 Ratledge Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1056 Sq. Ft.	$370,443

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